The article focuses on the use of a single chest-based wearable sensor to analyze pre-operative gait patterns in patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement. It compares the gait metrics of 29 participants awaiting hip replacement and 28 awaiting knee replacement with those of healthy controls, highlighting significant differences in gait asymmetry and step length variation. The study emphasizes the potential of wearable sensors in detecting and quantifying gait abnormalities in osteoarthritis patients, suggesting further research into their postoperative benefits.
Publication Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2038-9582/13/2/11
